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Colleen Fleiss

Colleen is a well-versed medical writer, who has written on various medical topics. She writes under her pen name contributing news to Medindia.

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Victory Over Virus: Uganda Ends Ebola Battle

Victory Over Virus: Uganda Ends Ebola Battle

Uganda celebrates a major health victory, officially declaring the end of the Ebola Sudan Virus Disease outbreak after 42 days with no new cases.

Tropical Disease News
Goodbye Zombie Cells, Goodbye Pain: A New Hope for Chronic Back Sufferers

Goodbye Zombie Cells, Goodbye Pain: A New Hope for Chronic Back Sufferers

Drugs aimed at eliminating 'zombie cells' show early promise in treating chronic low back pain, offering hope to millions affected worldwide.

Research News
How Avatars Nudge You to Take Risks

How Avatars Nudge You to Take Risks

Expecting feedback from an avatar instead of a real person increases risk-taking behavior in gambling, with the amygdala playing a key role.

Lifestyle and Wellness News
How Babies Read Social Cues Amid Hardship

How Babies Read Social Cues Amid Hardship

Even in challenging conditions, babies show remarkable resilience by following social cues, according to a large international study on infant behavior.

Child Health News
Mind Blank Moments: Unlocking the Brain's Hidden States of Stillness

Mind Blank Moments: Unlocking the Brain's Hidden States of Stillness

Scientists explore what happens in the brain during a mind blank, revealing hidden patterns of brain activity and moments of conscious stillness.

Research News